THE States police will do “everything in [their] power” to bring perpetrators of domestic abuse to court – even when offences took place decades ago.
The force has issued a statement following the sentencing this week of a man for a series of violent attacks against his former partner in the 1990s.
Terence Tremarco (61) admitted nine counts of grave and criminal assault and one common assault on his former wife and was ordered to complete 456 hours of community service by the Royal Court on Monday.
Tremarco’s attacks took place over the course of six years, during which time he encouraged his wife to stay out with friends while he went home, only to verbally and physically abuse her when she returned.
The assaults included punches and kicks, non-fatal strangulation and involved her being dragged by her hair. On one occasion the victim did not remember how she ended up lying on the street outside their flat following an attack.
Detective Constable Jenny Docherty, from the Public Protection Unit, said: “No matter how long ago offences took place, these can always be reported to the police; we will do everything in our power to see offenders such as this face the courts.
“Anyone else who has experienced abuse at any time can come forward and speak to officers whenever they feel they can.”
